A life-like interactive Buzz Lightyear robot is available for $600, a new medium Mickey Mouse icon ornament light is available at Disney Store for 31 Days of Drops, and a woman purposefully got arrested at Disney Springs to get revenge on her boyfriend — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, October 18, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Another patch of new pavement has shown up in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom.
- Create your own bayou rhythms with this new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure music play set, now available at Critter Co-Op in Magic Kingdom and from the Disney Store.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Disney Legend and Imagineer Joe Rohde took to Instagram to share a piece of his artwork and give his thoughts regarding the upcoming permanent closure of DinoLand U.S.A.
Disney Springs
- On August 12, 2024, Nicole Handboy was arrested at Disney Springs after attacking a marked Orange County Sheriff’s patrol car with her purse.
- Splitsville at Disney Springs is offering three limited-time Halloween menu items for the month of October: Ghost Brownies, the Mad King Burger, and the Vampire’s Kiss Cocktail.
- The LEGO Store at Disney Springs is hosting a “The Nightmare Before Christmas” event this weekend in honor of the new Halloween Town LEGO set.
New Merchandise
- Robosen Robotics has introduced a new life-like interactive Buzz Lightyear robot collectible, now available for $599.
- The latest release for the 31 Days of Drops from the Disney Store is all about the holidays, with the medium-sized Mickey Mouse Icon Ornament Light.
- Go back to the ’90s with a new long-sleeved Darkwing Duck shirt available at Walt Disney World.
- Disney Parks Blog has shared a first look at the merchandise that will be available for the runDisney 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Walt Disney World announced more details about their 2024 holiday celebrations.
- With Halloween rapidly approaching, Walt Disney World and Starlight Children’s Foundation teamed up to bring some spooky and festive fun to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
Disneyland Resort
- A new Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey is now available at Disneyland Resort.
- Candle company Havilah & Co. has opened a kiosk at Downtown Disney District in Disneyland Resort.
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Just ahead of Mickey’s birthday on November 18, Tokyo Disney Resort is releasing the new Mickey the Entertainer popcorn bucket.
Disney Cruise Line
- Mickey and his pals revealed their 2024 Halloween on the High Seas costumes in a new video shared by Disney Cruise Line on social media.
- Disney Cruise Line has released new gratuity recommendations for Concierge guests, with the suggested amount increasing by more than 50%.
Entertainment and Media
- Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney will go to trial next year after the company failed to get the lawsuit tossed out or stalled.
- Disney is developing a new “Prince Charming” movie with “Wonka” director Paul King attached.
Universal Studios
- Get out your wand and solemnly swear you’re up to no good with the new collection of Marauder’s Map merchandise available at Universal Orlando Resort.
- Hello Kitty theming has been removed from the former Hello Kitty Store in Universal Studios Florida as it’s transformed into Wicked: The Experience.
- After more than seven years at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, Mini Monster will be closing next week.
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